More Tips on Removing Adhesive Tape Stains
Remove Adhesive Tape Stains From:Fur/Natural, Fur/Synthetic
Take care not to remove the fur when removing excess adhesive. With ice cubes in a plastic bag, freeze to harden the remainder. Gently brush with a fine-bristled brush or a damp sponge. Take care not to soak backing or pelt. If a gummy residue remains, scrape it carefully in the direction of the nap with a razor blade. In extreme cases, the gummy matter can be carefully cut away with a pair of scissors if it is at the very tips of the hairs.
Remove Adhesive Tape Stains From:
Gold
Mix some hot sudsy water to which a few drops of ammonia have been added. Immerse the stained area if it is small, or use a brush, such as a toothbrush, to apply the solution. Rinse in clear hot water and dry with a soft cloth.
Remove Adhesive Tape Stains From:
Grout
Remove as much of the gummy matter as possible. Dip a wet toothbrush into a little powdered cleanser and gently scrub. Rinse with clear water and dry.
Remove Adhesive Tape Stains From:
Leather
Carefully scrape to remove excess. Dip a cloth or sponge into the suds of a mild soap and gently scrub until the remaining matter is removed. Dry with a clean cloth. Condition the leather with Tannery Vintage Leather Cleaner & Conditioner or Fiebing's Saddle Soap.
Remove Adhesive Tape Stains From:
Paint/Flat, Paint/Gloss
Remove excess gum carefully to avoid removing any paint. Mix dishwashing detergent in hot water and swish to make a great volume of suds. Dip a cloth in only the foam and apply to the stain. Do not allow the water to run as it will cause hard-to-remove streaks. Rinse with clear water. Dry thoroughly.
Remove Adhesive Tape Stains From:
Photographs
With your fingertip and a very gentle touch, rub the gummy matter in one direction toward the edge of the photo. It should ball up as you rub and should roll off the photo. Continue until no more adhesive is removed.
Remove Adhesive Tape Stains From:
Silver
Pick off as much excess as possible with your fingertips or tweezers. Rub the remaining portion using hot suds and a soft cloth. Rinse with hot water and dry immediately and thoroughly to prevent tarnish.
Remove Adhesive Tape Stains From:
Suede
Carefully pick off as much excess as possible with your fingertips. Gently rub an artgum eraser over the remaining gummy substance. If that doesn't work, cautiously rub the spot with an emery board or very fine (grade 6/0-8/0) sandpaper. You are attempting to remove a fine layer of the suede, so work carefully.
Remove Adhesive Tape Stains From:
Wallpaper
Put a white blotter against the tape and press through the blotter with a warm iron. Repeat if necessary with a clean portion of the blotter.
Remove Adhesive Tape Stains From:
Wood
Remove excess gently so the finish will not be marred. Rub gently with a cloth dipped in the suds of hot soapy water. Rub only on the portion stained. Rinse with clear water, wipe dry immediately, and polish.
The above cleanup strategies will make sure that your tale of the tape has a happy ending.
